The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought
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The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought is a scholarly work by Cornel West that explores the moral and philosophical foundations and implications of Marxist theory.
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Target entity: The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought Context triple: [Cornel West, notableWork, The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought]
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The Decomposition of Marxism
The Decomposition of Marxism is a 1908 work by French theorist Georges Sorel that critically examines and challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine, helping to shape later revolutionary syndicalist and anti-determinist thought.
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The Social Basis of the Third International Theory
The Social Basis of the Third International Theory is the third section of Muammar Gaddafi’s political manifesto The Green Book, outlining the social principles and structures underpinning his proposed alternative to capitalism and communism.
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Socialism Re-examined
Socialism Re-examined is a political work by American socialist leader Norman Thomas in which he reassesses and defends democratic socialism in the mid-20th century context.
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Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis
Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis is a seminal 1922 treatise by economist Ludwig von Mises that offers a comprehensive critique of socialist economic planning and defends the efficiency of market-based capitalism.
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Hegel and the Rise of Social Theory
"Hegel and the Rise of Social Theory" is the subtitle of Herbert Marcuse’s influential 1941 philosophical work *Reason and Revolution*, which examines Hegel’s thought as a foundation for modern critical social theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought Target entity description: The Ethical Dimensions of Marxist Thought is a scholarly work by Cornel West that explores the moral and philosophical foundations and implications of Marxist theory.
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A.
The Decomposition of Marxism
The Decomposition of Marxism is a 1908 work by French theorist Georges Sorel that critically examines and challenges orthodox Marxist doctrine, helping to shape later revolutionary syndicalist and anti-determinist thought.
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B.
The Social Basis of the Third International Theory
The Social Basis of the Third International Theory is the third section of Muammar Gaddafi’s political manifesto The Green Book, outlining the social principles and structures underpinning his proposed alternative to capitalism and communism.
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C.
Socialism Re-examined
Socialism Re-examined is a political work by American socialist leader Norman Thomas in which he reassesses and defends democratic socialism in the mid-20th century context.
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D.
Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis
Socialism: An Economic and Sociological Analysis is a seminal 1922 treatise by economist Ludwig von Mises that offers a comprehensive critique of socialist economic planning and defends the efficiency of market-based capitalism.
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E.
Hegel and the Rise of Social Theory
"Hegel and the Rise of Social Theory" is the subtitle of Herbert Marcuse’s influential 1941 philosophical work *Reason and Revolution*, which examines Hegel’s thought as a foundation for modern critical social theory.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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scholarly work ⓘ |
| addresses |
ethical critique of capitalist social relations
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normative dimensions of Marxist analysis of capitalism ⓘ possibility of a Marxist ethics ⓘ role of values in Marxist social theory ⓘ tension between scientific socialism and moral critique ⓘ |
| author | Cornel West ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
African American intellectual thought
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contemporary Marxist philosophy ⓘ debates on the moral status of Marxism ⓘ interpretations of Marx's ethical commitments ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| examines |
Karl Marx's thought
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Marxist conceptions of equality ⓘ Marxist conceptions of freedom ⓘ Marxist conceptions of human flourishing ⓘ Marxist conceptions of justice ⓘ relationship between ethics and class struggle ⓘ relationship between ethics and historical materialism ⓘ relationship between ethics and revolutionary practice ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
ethical implications of Marxist theory
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moral foundations of Marxist theory ⓘ philosophical foundations of Marxist theory ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics
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philosophy ⓘ political theory ⓘ |
| hasAuthorRole |
Cornel West as philosopher
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Cornel West as social critic ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Marxist humanism
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critical theory ⓘ normative political theory ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
ethicists
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scholars of philosophy ⓘ scholars of political theory ⓘ students of Marxism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Marxism
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ethics ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ social theory ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
American pragmatism
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Western Marxism ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
works in critical social theory
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writings of Friedrich Engels ⓘ writings of Karl Marx ⓘ |
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